I want to…

Our Mission Statement

The Archives and Records Management Division operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making city administrative and historical records accessible to the public and City employees for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon's public records laws. The division sets record retention and preservation policies and guidelines, administers the City's electronic records management system, serves as the City expert on records issues, and provides services to help City employees manage their electronic and physical records.

Facebook

Construction of Reservoir 4, 1894. Reservoir 4 is the lower of the two located in Washington Park. View this image in Efiles by clicking her…
13 hours agoReservoir 4, 1894Construction of Reservoir 4, 1894. Reservoir 4 is the lower of the two located in Washington Park. View this image in Efiles by clicking…

Interior view of Civic Stadium during a Mavericks game, circa 1974. Since the time of this image the stadium has changed names three times: …
3 days agoCivic Stadium, circa 1974Interior view of Civic Stadium during a Mavericks game, circa 1974. Since the time of this image the stadium has changed names three times: …

The preliminary plan for the proposed development of Ross Island as a park, 1912. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.
https://vinta…
4 days agoRoss Island, 1912The preliminary plan for the proposed development of Ross Island as a park, 1912. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.